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Van Driver

Overview
Reference: GFP - 724
Salary: 10.75-15.44 (GBP) / Hourly
Job Location: Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Job Type: Full Time
Posted: Sunday, 28th April 2024

Van Drivers

Client overview:

The Employment Group are proud to announce that we are actively working in partnership with Ocado to assist with their recruitment drive for their Bicester branch.

Ocado specializes in providing a seamless shopping experience by delivering customer orders directly to their doors. Committed to delivering exceptional service, they are currently seeking reliable and motivated van drivers to join their team on a temporary-to-permanent basis.

Ocado values teamwork, professionalism, and a dedication to ensuring the highest level of customer satisfaction.

Job Description:

As a van driver for Ocado, you will play a crucial role in ensuring timely and accurate deliveries of customer orders.

In this role, you become the face of Ocado, representing their commitment to exceptional service and reliability. Your responsibilities encompass not only efficient navigation but also the safe handling and delivery of orders, ensuring that each item reaches its destination in perfect condition.

Beyond the steering wheel, you're part of a supportive network that values collaboration, communication, and precision. Your role involves coordinating with the distribution centres, warehouse teams, and customer support to ensure that each delivery aligns seamlessly with the customer's expectations.

By joining the team of van drivers, you're not just signing up for a job – you're becoming an essential contributor to a company that's redefining convenience, reliability, and service. Your role is at the heart of their commitment to making a difference in people's lives, and your efforts extend far beyond the miles you cover.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Safely operating a delivery van while adhering to traffic rules and safety regulations.
  • Loading, unloading, and organizing customer orders in the vehicle.
  • Providing friendly and professional customer service during deliveries.
  • Maintaining a clean and organized delivery vehicle.

The requirements of this role include:

  • Valid UK driver's license with a clean driving record.
  • Strong sense of responsibility and reliability, with excellent time management skills.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal abilities, with a customer-focused approach.
  • Physical capability to load and unload goods, including lifting heavy packages when required.
  • Prior experience as a delivery driver is a plus.

The requirements of this role include:

• Staff Supermarket on site to buy groceries at up to 75% off

• Chill out and break out spaces

• Free bus from Aylesbury

• Onsite Parking

• Pool Table/Games

• Quiet Room

• Personalised workstations (Lighting/Bench Height)

• Car Share Scheme

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Secure Bike Parking

• and of course, Career Progression!

Shift Times:

Day shift Between 05:30-08:30 start, to 14:30-16:30 finish

Late shift Between 14:00-17:00 start, to 20:00-00:00 finish

Pay Rates:

£12.13Days

£13.25Lates

£15.06 Sundays

Overtime Monday - Sunday (Days) - £15.16

Overtime Monday - Sunday (Lates) - £16.56

Location:

Bicester, Oxfordshire

Apply NOW:

If you are interested in the joining our fantastic team, we would love to hear from you. Contact us TODAY for a discussion about this position.

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